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Advance voting starts Oct. 5. Here’s how to vote in NOTL and online

For those who've already made up their minds on who they want to represent Niagara-on-the-Lake in municipal government and at the school boards for the next four years, you'll have a chance to cast your ballot early.

NOTL Votes 2026: ‘We are not the 51st state’: Council candidates condemn Trump

What happens in America does not necessarily stay there, especially for a border town like Niagara-on-the-Lake. So, The Lake Report asked NOTL’s municipal election candidates a blunt question: What do you think of Donald Trump? Here's what they said.

Sports: Two ‘fore’ The Show: St. Davids teens set their sights on U.S. college golf

Two of the most talented, up-and-coming young Canadian golfers are growing up in Niagara-on-the-Lake’s tiny hamlet of St. Davids (pop. about 3,000). Eli Perng and Kaige Zhu are off to high school after a whirlwind summer in which they played more than a dozen high-level tournaments across Canada and North America.

$83K for Niagara’s fight against invasive phragmites

The reed grasses growing behind the natural resources minister at Niagara College’s campus in NOTL were a ready-made backdrop for his announcement Wednesday: $5 million to fight the invasive plant species phragmites across Ontario.

Scotsman Hotel avoids $303K parking bill with valet plan

The Scotsman Hotel has avoided an almost $303,000 parking bill after Niagara-on-the-Lake council approved a plan that will allow all 12 required parking spaces to fit on the Old Town property.

Town reopens gazebo, extends some closures

After being closed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the gazebo at Queen’s Royal Park reopened July 2. However, the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is extending the cancellations of...

Smartphone ads to target tourists, residents with ‘stay safe’ messaging

Driving in to Niagara-on-the-Lake? You might just see an ad on your phone reminding you to wear a mask and practice social distancing. The Town...

Police trying to ID body found in river in NOTL

Police are trying to identify a body that was found in the Niagara River in Niagara-on-the-Lake Tuesday. Officers were called to the area of Ricardo and...

Pillar and Post marks 50 years

The Lake Report asked reporter Tim Taylor to find the few remaining locals who were part of the early years of the Pillar and Post Restaurant

Golfers celebrate Canada Day in style

The women of the NOTL Golf Club were colourfully dressed in all their red-and-white finery on Tuesday to celebrate Canada Day one day early. 

Tidbit: NOTL extends washroom hours

With the influx of summer visitors and easing of some pandemic restrictions, the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake has extended public washroom hours at Queen's Royal...

Town of NOTL to close Queen Street on weekends

Starting Canada Day, there won't be any more cars on Queen Street during the weekend. The street in Niagara-on-the-Lake's historic district is going to be closed...

COVID-19: Restaurants can expand patios onto town parking spots for a price

As part of its strategy to help restaurants recover from the COVID-19 shutdown, the town has allowed six restaurant patios to open on private property and has...

Town pushing for high speed internet in rural areas

The Town of NOTL is pushing to get high speed internet to rural areas. Lord Mayor Betty Disero said the town is currently requesting funding...

Pedal Pub anxious to get rolling

NOTL Pedal Pub is anxious to get rolling again, after Niagara Region said it wouldn’t approve the operation of the vehicle on regional roads. The...

Deloitte report highlights areas town can improve

The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is doing well in some areas, and underperforming in others, says a $218,100 service review report presented to council Monday.  The...

Town repeals freeze on urban development

Town council has voted to repeal an interim control bylaw that restricted development within the urban area of Old Town. The bylaw, passed on Dec. 5,...

Heritage tax rebate approved by council

After a continuous push from business owners on Queen Street, the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake now plans to establish a heritage tax rebate program. The tax rebate...

COVID-19: NOTL Legion reopening patio for members

Editor's note: This story has been corrected. The Legion will be open Thursday through Saturday starting July 2, not Friday to Sunday.   Volunteers are working...

Clients blissful as salons finally reopen

After months of uncertainty, stylists and clients of Bliss Aveda Salon in Virgil are happy to reintroduce a sense of normality to their routine. “It was...

Closing Queen Street isnt so simple, says town CAO

It’s a mixed bag when it comes to opinions on closing Queen Street, Lord Mayor Betty Disero told council Monday. There are a plethora of...

COVID-19: Jet boats overcome troubled waters to salvage season

While the Whirlpool jet boats are literally built for turbulent waters, the COVID-19 pandemic has the company worried about keeping its head above water. John...

COVID-19: Emergency group to remain in charge for now: Disero

The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake will continue to take direction from its emergency control group for now, says Lord Mayor Betty Disero. Having the emergency group in...

Simpson encourages donations to helpgrieving families

After hearing of the tragic loss of two community members this month, Niagara-on-the-Lake business owner Sean Simpson took to social media to encourage peers...

COVID-19: Old Town sees 12,800 vehicles during weekend

More than 12,800 vehicles entered downtown NOTL this past weekend, according to the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Interim CAO Sheldon Randall updated council with some numbers...

Severed head of fawn found on driveway of NOTL home

Homeowner says 'clean cut' might have been caused by a person but police suspect other animals may be responsible for grisly incident   Gordon Cutts woke up to...

PHOTO: St. Mark’s helps out Newark Neighbours

A small team of St. Mark's Church parishioners and friends collected some 30 large cartons of food and housekeeping items and over $3,500 in cash...

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Share the spirit of NOTL Send us photos of you (or you and your family) with your NOTL flag on display. If you are among the...

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